Richard O'Donoghue (Limerick County, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am still baffled that there is no Limerick venue for the roll-out of the vaccine. We heard today about the Radisson hotel and how dangerous it is for people who do not have transport to cross that motorway to get to it. I highlighted this concern months ago. There are people travelling from Limerick to Clonmel, Mallow, Cork, Clare and Kerry for vaccines. We offered the Government Limerick Racecourse, the University of Limerick, UL, and other venues these people could have gone to and now they are travelling to different counties to get vaccinated. A couple on "Morning Ireland" last week talked about how difficult it was for them to get to a vaccination centre.

I highlighted this months ago. I was on Live 95 FM with Deputy Kieran O'Donnell and Councillor Liam Galvin, and they were happy enough with the venue at the time. Now, it has been proven it is not a good venue. I ask the Minister to please give us a venue in Limerick so our people can get their vaccines in their own county.

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